If your loved one is autistic, you may be wondering how you can help them get the support they need to live life to the full.
We offer specialist home care for autism that puts the individual at the centre of their care. Whether you need help with personal care and establishing routines, or someone to support you on social outings, we can build a flexible care plan to suit your needs.
Autism is a spectrum and, just like the rest of us, each autistic person has their own unique likes, dislikes, strengths and challenges. Our role is to help autistic people to live independently by providing tailored care and support. Visiting care offers the flexibility of personalised support, in the place where you feel most at home.
For autistic people, comfort and familiarity can be particularly important. That is why home care can be a good choice when looking for some extra support.
We offer care that fits around your needs and lifestyle, not the other way around. Our carers take the time to build trusted relationships with the people they support, ensuring they can deliver care that is truly tailored to the individual. For full-time support, a day in the life of a live in carer outlines how daily routines are managed at home.
Our services begin with a care assessment, where we will discuss any practical, social and emotional needs with you and explore how our friendly carers can help. Home care visits can begin from as little as 30 minutes, extending to 24/7 live-in care: no need is too big or too small to be accommodated.
The type of home care we provide will depend completely on the individual and their needs. A care plan for an autistic person might include:
Support with getting washed and dressed, personal care, or cooking and eating healthy meals.
A carer can help you build confidence to live life to the fullest, working towards goals such as managing money or trying out a new activity.
Our carers provide one-to-one support in social settings and help build communication skills through activities such as social stories.
Autistic people may be particularly sensitive to their external environment. Our carers can help with managing stress from sensory overload and provide a calm and stable atmosphere.
Our experienced carers can help build strategies to handle challenging feelings, to recognise triggers and regulate emotions.
Our experienced carers can help build strategies to handle challenging feelings, to recognise triggers and regulate emotions.
Visiting care is a flexible option for autistic people who might benefit from help with specific activities, or at certain times of day. Choose what time you would like a carer to visit and for how long, starting from half an hour.
Live-in care gives you the peace of mind that support is available whenever you need it. For autistic people with high support needs or with a learning disability, dedicated one-to-one support can have a transformative effect on quality of life.
If you are supporting a loved one who has an autism diagnosis, it is important to take time for yourself to prevent burnout. You can arrange respite care with us for a few hours or a few weeks while you take care of you.
Contact us today to find out more about our services and to let us know about your situation.
Autism, sometimes called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability which impacts how people communicate and experience the world. Autistic people might find it difficult to understand and interact with others and may find certain aspects of daily life overwhelming.
Autism is a spectrum and no two people will experience it in exactly the same way. Some common traits that autistic people share include:
As with any person you are trying to support, you can help an autistic person by listening to them and being patient and understanding. It is important to communicate clearly and directly, checking for understanding. You could also take some time to learn more about autism and what the challenges facing an autistic person might be.
Yes, we support both children and adults. For younger individuals, structured routines in a familiar home setting offer specific benefits of home care for autistic children. Our carers are experienced in providing care to individuals of all ages.
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